Patent Agent, Associate, Of Counsel – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

September 4, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

August 31, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

O’Brien Jones, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-5 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

IP Docket Specialist – Small Corporation – Summit, N.J. (Updated)

August 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Celgene Corporation is committed to delivering innovative therapies designed to improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 70 countries that is helping to turn incurable cancers into chronic, manageable conditions. We are seeking talented professionals as we continue to grow and advance our efforts in oncology, hematology and immune and inflammatory disease. If you would like to join a company where you can make a difference, please consider the Celgene family.

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Uses and applies patent knowledge on a daily basis to maintain control of the patent docket for Celgene.
• Enters internal and external patent and trademark correspondence into the docket database, as well as prepares patent docket reports and IP reports with a high level of accuracy and thorough knowledge of the database and process systems utilized;
• Creates docket reports on a monthly, weekly and daily basis for IP attorneys to project time sensitive due dates and to monitor prosecution of over 9000 current patent applications;
• Responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the IP Docketing Module for patent and trademark matters; which have no grace periods and with no loss of rights;
• Assists attorneys with forms, reports and searches in commercial patent and internet databases;
• Obtains signatures for formal documents in a time sensitive environment;
• Maintains all patent and trademark files, supervising both electronic File systems and paper files in the File Room;
• Processes invoices from foreign associates, vendors or other organizations;
• Monitors the status of patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications; Follow-up with outside counsel to obtain and/or provide information in a timely manner.
• Organizes and maintains annuity payments through an annuity service provider. Monitor all annuity payments both International and Domestic through CPi EARs database to ensure timely payment of all maintenance fees due and to prevent unintentional loss of rights due to missed payments. Liaison with outside vendor and transfer data bi-monthly to keep records current and up-to-date to ensure smooth operation of CPi EARs data systems.
• Assist in training others as back-up in docketing procedures and database training.
• Manage projects from inception to completion independently, with little to no supervision.
• Support Patent Agents with additional tasks as needed.
Provide Departmental support in ongoing development of key patent processes.
Provide relevant patent information to assist legal attorneys with patent litigations.

Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of docketing patent prosecution experience, to include both US and foreign matters;
• Energetic, self-starter, strong organizational skills, highly accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and be able to communicate effectively. This person must be able to work as a member of a larger legal team, as well as independently manage a variety of tasks with a high level of commitment to the overall Patent protection of the company.
• Working knowledge of docketing software;
• Knowledge and understanding of patent documents and filing procedures;
• Experience with filing systems and storage maintenance required;
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel; good oral and written communication skills to convey understanding;
• Must have good PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, scanning and faxing.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.celgene.com/job/Summit-IP-Docket-Specialist-Job-NJ-07901/4161200/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Summit, New Jersey

Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

August 27, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC seeks patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience and a degree in electrical engineering to work in its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

August 20, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

August 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Paralegal – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a full service IP law firm in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an experienced paralegal to assist with litigation and general IP matters. Experience with litigation technology applications including document review databases and imaging a plus. Requires excellent research skills including Westlaw, PACER, Internet and other online, electronic and hard-copy resources. Strong written and oral communication skills, advanced proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint applications. Must be available for some travel and overtime, when necessary. Background in IP prosecution is a plus; firm will train an exceptional candidate in IP prosecution. Position will split time between litigation, IP prosecution and other IP-related matters as needed.

Patent Filing Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a full service IP law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, St. Louis, Missouri and Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a minimum of two years of IP experience and a background in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering. Opportunities are available for qualified, self-motivated individuals with excellent communications skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with the opportunity for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

August 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chief IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Jabil Circuit, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides diversified manufacturing services and solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company offers electronics and mechanical design, production, product management, and after-market services to companies in the aerospace, automotive, computing, consumer, defense, industrial, instrumentation, medical, networking, peripherals, solar, storage, and telecommunications industries.

This person will lead the Company’s intellectual property (“IP”) group and guide its IP strategy, including assessing the commercial and strategic value of the Company’s IP portfolio, identifying gaps and areas of opportunity (both offensive and defensive), preparing for and managing IP litigation, supporting the Company’s global R&D and Product Development initiatives, and advising senior management. This person will also build, lead, and manage a global team.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and oversee the Company’s global IP strategy
• Litigation preparation, support and management
• Providing strategic leadership on third party challenge matters including oppositions, interference and litigation
• Support the R&D organization on all aspects of patents, including development of global patent strategy consistent with corporate growth strategies, management of company’s extensive patent portfolio, identification of new inventions and assessment of patentability, and opinion work (freedom to operate and infringement).
• Supervising the preparation and prosecution of the Company’s patent trademark applications (globally), preparation of copyright applications (globally), and management of the IP folder.
• Supervising outside IP counsel and providing strategic direction and guidance to outside counsel with respect to the Company’s objectives.
• Coordinating with senior management, as appropriate, to ensure IP matters that affect their business units are handled in a timely, appropriate, and cost-effective manner.
• Developing awareness throughout the organization of the need for methods of protecting the Company’s IP rights and respecting the IP rights of others.
• Keeping senior management abreast of significant IP decisions, legislation, and regulatory matters that may affect the Company’s business or politics
• Generating and/or reviewing a variety of IP-related agreements, including non-disclosure, joint development, and licensing

Qualifications & Experience
The individual will be a highly trained intellectual property attorney with a minimum of 15 years of experience. An advanced degree in engineering would be preferred. A degree from a top tier law school and experience in a well-regarded law firm or IP environment is preferable. In additional, familiarity with a fast paced environment and the intense, team oriented leadership milieu will also be key priorities.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the following requirements:

• Experience in the technology industry or with leading technologies is highly desired but not required. Pharma and other relevant industries would be considered.
• Strategic leadership ability, which transcends the technical and tactical requirements of the position, is required.
• Experience in all phases of patent infringement litigation including conducting infringement risk assessment and evaluations, preparing infringement and validity opinions, and developing and coordinating pre-litigation plans and strategies.
• Experience managing litigation and trial teams composed of outside counsel, client technical and management representatives, administrative and legal support personnel, and financial and technical testifying and non-testifying experts.
• Ability to think like a business person and integrate legal and business issues, so as to partner effectively with business leaders
• Ideally, experience recruiting and leading a global team
• Finely tuned sense of what is important in business dealings; knowing the sensitivities or breakpoints surrounding an issue based on personal experience
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex IP issues
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, both orally and in writing; ability to convey complex legal issues in a manner useful to management
• Proven leadership skills and a strong team orientation; does not operate or encourage a “star” mentality. Encourages an open expression of ideas and opinions
• Excellent presence, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of senior management and business partners
• Experience in leading, managing and mentoring an internal professional staff
• Highly strategic with excellent legal and business judgment
• Strong negotiation, counseling and listening skills
• Ability to direct and delegate, but also have a “hands-on” approach to handling day-to-day legal issues
• Ability to bring “best practice” thinking to the company

Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will possess the following personal characteristics:
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order
• An imaginative and thoughtful approach to problem-solving, not just a legal technician
• Highly collaborative approach (both with business and the rest of the legal group)
• Strong business sense; results oriented
• Superior intellect, with the ability to think critically and make clear and well-reasoned decisions
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency; ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment
• Highly global in orientation and outlook
• Flexibility to adapt to ambiguity and rapidly changing situations
• Proven management skills and a strong team orientation; someone who encourages teamwork and cooperation across organizations and functions
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and motivation skills to make the company successful
• Values core behaviors integral to the Jabil culture

Contact:
Apply by emailing Scott Crisco at: scott_crisco@jabil.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida

Our services comprise integrated design and engineering; component selection, sourcing, and procurement; automated assembly; design and implementation of product testing; parallel global production; enclosure services; and systems assembly, direct-order fulfillment, and configure-to-order services.

The company also provides mobility products and set-top boxes, as well as peripheral products, such as printers and point of sale terminals; and aftermarket services consisting of warranty and repair services. In addition, it offers a range of UL and IEC photovoltaic certification and testing services, including material characterization, certification testing, on-going reliability testing, and long-term field exposure to support solar panel manufacturers; and material and failure analysis based on industry requirements, such as electroluminescence, dynamic load testing, and extended environmental cycles in solder joint characterization.

The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jabil reported revenues in 2012 of $17 billion.

This position will be located in St. Petersburg, FL.

More information about the Company can be found on its website at http://www.jabil.com

Patent Attorney – Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – Laurel, Md.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Johns Hopkins Unviersity Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney for an Assistant General Counsel position in the Office of Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will be a member of the legal team in the Office of Counsel, and will work closely with other Office of Counsel Staff and other business functions in the organization to provide legal advice to management and staff on all aspects of intellectual property, including inventions, patents, copyrights, licensing, IP-related government contract issues, and other business issues integral to the organization's operations. Reporting to a Deputy General Counsel, duties will include proactively providing legal advice related to invention evaluation, domestic and foreign patent application preparation and prosecution, management of outside counsel, license review, drafting, and negotiation, IP-related government contract review and negotiation, copyright review and transfers, nondisclosure agreement review and negotiation, representing the organization before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices, interpretation of laws and regulations, problem resolution, representing the organization to outside entities, delivering critical communications and training, and developing policies and procedures.

Requirements:
JD from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in one or more jurisdictions and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Minimum 2-5 years of experience as an engineer. Minimum 5 years of legal experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, preferably in electrical/physics-related and/or computer/software-related arts, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments, with a law firm, federal agency, or corporation.

Substantive knowledge of IP related laws and regulations, both domestic and international; preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications and provision of patentability, validity, and infringement assessments. Prior experience with licensing and government contracting, especially with IP-related issues, knowledge of copyright law, and/or experience with IP-related litigation is desired.

Strong research, written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions; strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide variety of projects; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player; ability to work closely with a wide variety of staff of diverse backgrounds and levels, including all levels of management and technical staff both within the organization and in government agencies; sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic, and business acumen.

Applicant selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Contact:
Respond to job posting 05208 at http://www.jhuapl.edu/.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational Institution
Job Location: Laurel, Maryland

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – West Palm Beach, Fl.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The West Palm Beach, Florida office of Akerman Senterfitt seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of litigation experience for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Patent or trademark litigation experience is preferred but not required. Must possess excellent academic credentials, oral communication, legal research and writing skills. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or willing to sit for next examination.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

July 29, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible)

July 19, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is seeking patent attorneys with 1-3 years of experience. We are interested in candidates with computer science, mechanical,industrial systems and electrical engineering; and physics backgrounds. The successful candidate will handle direct client contact in all phases of patent practice, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing non-infringement and invalidity assessments, conducting patentability analyses, as well as client counseling centered around patent portfolio development and US and foreign filing strategies. The firm requires excellent academic credentials and prior technical experience. We handle a very busy practice, and serve a significant Silicon Valley and foreign client base. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment and benefits package.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

July 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff is an established Intellectual Property boutique located in Atlanta, Georgia. In response to continuing opportunities, we have a growth based need to expand several client specific teams with experienced patent attorneys and agents.

Director, Mechanical Engineering Team – Small Corporation – Alexandria, Va. or Southfield, Mich.

July 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Landon IP Inc. is a leading provider of professional legal and business support services throughout the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle. We are seeking a Technical Team Director will lead, manage, and grow the Mechanical Engineering Team within the Patent Search Group at Landon IP. The Director will be responsible for all project management, personnel management, customer relationship management, as well as provide business development support for the Mechanical Engineering Team. The Director is responsible for all facets of the search process from initial customer contact to final report delivery and follow‐up.

Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as key manager & leader in the company
• Manage customer relationships
− Confirm search requests and consult with customers to scope each search project
− Prepare estimates for each search project
− Maintain frequent communication and proper level of updates throughout each project
− Provide completed search deliverables to customers and conduct follow‐up to ensure customer satisfaction
− Consultatively assess customers’ needs through frequent interaction and high level assessments of their workflow
• Manage workflow
− Assign searches to appropriate patent analysts and manage each patent analyst throughout each search project
− Communicate with customer throughout each search to manage expectations
− Ensure quality of each search project through systematic review of each search
− Coordinate with other team Directors and other departments to properly staff projects as needed
• Lead, manage, and grow analyst team
− Serve as personnel manager for analysts within the team
− Responsible for ensuring growth and development of individual patent analysts including performance evaluations
− Identify training needs for analysts and work with company trainers to provide proper training
− Identify and report staffing level needs and actively participate in the hiring and candidate evaluation process
• Generate new business to meet sales goals
− Identify new customers and new avenues for business
− Visit existing and new customers with the sales team as needed
− Actively work with sales team to develop new business
− Maintain a strong understanding of current customers
− Carry out a business plan for aggressive sales growth
− Proactively seek ways to achieve the Mechanical Engineering Team sales goals

Job Requirements:
• At least 5 years patent field experience.
• Highly skilled in fast, accurate, and polished customer service.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial, big‐picture view of responsibilities.
• Significant experience and familiarity with all types of patent searches.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Management experience is a plus. Desire to expand/learn management skills required, as well as a proven ability to communicate and interact well in all situations.
• Significant experience in one of the technical disciplines above.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area required. Graduate degree(s) a plus.
• Patent Agent or Patent Attorney preferred.

Contact:Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line. ** This position can be located in either Southfield, MI or Alexandria, VA office. **

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Southfield, Michigan or Alexandria, Virginia

Our services include patent and trademark searches, analysis of new technologies, global information retrieval, patent translations, and advanced patent law training of attorneys. The growth company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia; and has offices in Southfield, Michigan; El Dorado Hills, California; Tokyo, Japan; London, England; and Shanghai, China; employing over 200 people. More information about Landon IP can be found at www.landon-ip.com.

Landon IP provides a casual and relaxed work environment focused on delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations. A hands-on training program focuses on developing knowledge and skills while allowing new employees to immediately produce results. The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company.

Design Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. We are currently accepting resumes for a patent associate, patent agent, or technical specialist to join our design patent team. Our ideal candidate would have some experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting design applications. USPTO registration along with a technical or engineering degree are preferred, but not required.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is a national intellectual property law firm with offices in Houston, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Shrewsbury, New Jersey; Greensboro, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in all areas of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, trademarks, opinions, portfolio management, trade secrets, related litigation and technology transactions and licensing.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for the best and the brightest patent attorneys/agents to draft and prosecute patent applications for some of the leading technology companies in the world. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics, and a minimum of 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Patent Examiner experience is a plus.